Write and present a special occasion speech. Choose a speech type from the list on the above link. Your speech must be 3 to 5 minutes in length. It must be clear what your purpose and audience for the speech is. This speech will count toward your final exam grade. The same rubric that we've used all semester will be used to evaluate this speech. All speech ideas must be approved by Mrs. Thomas. Grade will be given for each step in the speech writing process.

Due Thursday, May 26 -- speech ideaDue Wednesday, June 1 -- rough draft of the speechDue Thursday, June 2 -- final speeches for rehearsalDue Monday, June 6 -- present final "Special Occasion" speeches